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A polling outfit whose numbers were cited by major news outlets and campaigns this election season has admitted it made its data up, and the federal official who oversees broadcasters is now warning that airing fake polls could put station licenses at risk.
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From Fox News:
Wedgewood Polling, which billed itself as an election survey company, released a statement Tuesday night admitting it used “fabricated numbers” for an “experimental project to demonstrate the vulnerabilities, lack of oversight, and overall low barrier to entry in the modern political polling industry.”
The group’s polls were cited by Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign amid a high-profile primary race against Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich. The nonpartisan polling aggregator Political Polls also cited Wedgewood in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race, showing socialist Francesca Hong having an edge over Republican candidate Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis.
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Wedgewood’s numbers were cited by high-profile outlets like The New York Times and Decision Desk HQ, which both said they have since removed them from their projections.
The damage was real. McMorrow said the bogus numbers dried up her donations and brought calls from reporters urging her to quit the race. A Democratic strategist who ran a super PAC backing her said donors pulled funding based on the poll. The Times said it pulled 15 Wedgewood polls released between June and October, even though the firm had answered its vetting questions about methods and funding. Decision Desk HQ removed 17. Other Wedgewood surveys showed Democrats with large leads in states including Texas. The independent outlet FiftyPlusOne said it was preparing to publish findings that Wedgewood was faking data and accused the group of using the “experiment” explanation to cover up fraud.
On Oct. 21, one day after Wedgewood’s admission, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned that broadcasters could violate their federal licenses by airing fake polls or “Suppression Polls” meant to disrupt elections, The Epoch Times reported. Carr said there had been a surge of such polls this season, designed to change voter turnout and enthusiasm, and that many journalists and broadcasters had amplified them without telling the public they lacked a real basis. He reminded stations that their licenses prohibit news distortion and broadcast hoaxes. Carr did not name Wedgewood or any specific outlet.
Polls do more than measure elections. They shape which candidates get money, which ones the media treats as serious, and whether voters think their ballot matters. Whatever Wedgewood’s motives, its fake numbers deceived donors, reporters, and voters for months. Scripture is plain: “You shall not spread a false report” (Exodus 23:1).
Let’s pray that every fake poll and false report shaping this election would be exposed before Nov. 3. Let’s pray for Chairman Carr and FCC officials, that they would hold broadcasters accountable with wisdom and within the law. Let’s pray that journalists and news outlets would repent of chasing drama over truth and would verify what they report. And let’s pray that Americans would not be manipulated by false numbers, but would vote their convictions and trust God, not the polls, with the outcome.
How are you praying for truth in this election season? Share your prayers and scriptures in the comments.
(Excerpt from Fox News. Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America – Brendan Carr, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=66914916)
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I’ve suspected this. I’m glad it’s finally coming out!
Lack of education in the history of our country is one of the largest problems. Our founders warned us to guard what we have. I keep remembering Jay Leno of the Tonight Show years ago, interviewing college students on the street. He asked, “What would you do if we lost our freedom?” One young man, incredulous, replied, “We could never lose our freedoms. We live in America!”
may be too little too late
Let God arise and His enemies be scattered in Jesus’ name.
amen
Father let the people ignore the polls. They are garbage. Let people think for themselves and not be told how they should think. Righteousness exalts a nation! Happy are the people whose God is the Lord. Bring an awakening, Lord, to this nation. Amen
THESE ARE JUST THE TIP OF THE LYING LEFT WING MSM CHARLATANS THAT PERMEATE THE AIRWAVES OF NEWS REPORTING!!! THE GULLIBLE SHEEPLE ARE LEAD ALONG LIKE LEMMINGS OF THE CLIFF INTO SERFDOM!!! JUST AS THE DEMONRAT MARXIST WANT TOTAL CONTROL OF OUR LIVES!!! IT’S NOT DEMOCRACY THEY WANT; IT’S SOCIALISM LEADING TO COMMUNISM!!!
Lord Jesus, nothing surprises me anymore. My hope is, that where evil abounds, grace abounds greater! Lord Jesus, I pray that the “fake” pollsters would fail miserably in their attempts to unfairly influence the upcoming election. May they continue to be exposed and punished accordingly. There is NO place for this type of deception in our country. Do these dishonest people REALLY think that they will get away with this nonsensical deceptive behavior? Thank You
, Jesus.
Yes, I think these pollsters are doing this for political reasons. I also think the numbers are used for gaming and betting purposes. Lord, expose how people are trying to make money off the betting racket. It’s an election “horse” race.
I knew from the onset that those polls are fake! Only God will decide this election and i have prayed that the evil men and women trying to foil the purpose of God will never will elections again in this country. The hands of God is upon this nation
.There would not be blue waves or tsunamis! But the righteous shall flourish like palm tree and spread abroad like the cedar in Lebanon. Let us continue to be on our knees because our God, is on the throne and will not deliver us into the hands of the wicked people and the terrorists, in Jesus Name
Akin
Thank You Father God!
Continue to expose the evil plans of the wicked. Open their eyes to Your truth. Forgive us and heal our land.
Let righteousness and justice rule in our government again, in Jesus’s name!!
MANY Polls & pollsters, for the last 2 decades, have been an “arena” of influencing opportunity….both good and bad, for politics and the people involved. Dirty money has been involved, although it is normally “washed through its various channels” to give it false legitimacy. This is another area that we need to pray about for honesty to prevail, as well as new boundaries with rules and regulations. As of now, it is a wide open “box” being utilized in harmful ways. Take many SocMed platforms, such as Facebook. On any given day, people will see multiple polls viewed by millions of people. The initial “1 view post”, meaning what a person sees immediately, can greatly influence a person’s viewpoint and mindset, especially regarding outcomes, whether to vote, mental outlook, etc. Sadly, most people do NOT do the following, which they should. They (1) do not look at the source (2) they do not investigate who is behind the poll (3) they do not look at the history of the poll (4) they do not understand who put forth the poll & for what reasons (political leanings?) 5) they do not connect the timing of certain polls ( 6) they don’t look at where polls were conducted (areas) when possible. While this seems to be a lot of work, let’s be real – uncovering truth behind certain things is often a lot of work. But if we value truth, we will look into it.
Today there are so many polls being “purchased” by outside money to influence how people think, vote or support. I’m not saying polls are bad but when in the wrong hands for the wrong purposes, they can be used for nefarious means.
Encourage people, both Christians and those that do not believe, to investigate the polls and not to take them a face value. More so, thoroughly investigate candidate claims or party claims and whenever possible, attend meetings. Challenge claims from politicians and their parties as needed. You will meet resistance – its a war zone when you challenge those that are lying or twisting and skirting facts (just another form of lying by omission)
I have watched one state that is hotly contested for a senatorial position. The polls have been so lopsided, at times, that it was simply ridiculous. As we approach the election, more and more truth came forward regarding the candidate “supposedly” in the lead. The party side that he represented has poured over 100 million dollars, from outside the state, to influence polls, purchase polls (that were made up) & to purchase influential advertising, as well as “target advertising” – which concentrates on impressionable areas that are in limbo or easily influenced. As the contest has neared election day, we can tell that people have been both praying, researching, etc. as the truth about this so called “perfect candidate” have revealed multiple lies, outright fabrications, claims that are ungodly and hiding certain areas of the individuals health.
Polls don’t vote – people do. Polls don’t always tell the truth…but with prayer behind the situation, God will reveal the truth.
Be wise – understand polls for what they are and how they can be used.
Since when are the people of God supposed to trust the opinions of man (poll results) on which to base their decisions regarding donations, voting, etc.? Investigate using trusted, legitimate sources; consider the information you receive – then seek YHVH’s instruction and obey Him. Poll results depend upon way too many variables to give them much credence, even when they aren’t being manipulated, eg. who, when, where were people polled?
YHVH, please deliver Your people from man-pleasing, and engender in each of us the desire to please and obey You, first and foremost, in all that we do. Please protect this election from fraud, the schemes of the enemy, the willful ignorance of the electorate, and any other plan to subvert it or alter it’s accuracy.
God please heal our land. Come into hearts of Americans to repent with all our hearts. I am praying Daniel chapter 9. We want you as our God. Have mercy on us and please put godly leaders in the government, who have common sense 🙏. In Jesus Name 🙏.
only now have you figured this out?
TRUST IN GOD! “God is not mocked! What so ever a man soweth he shall reap!!” Amen Lord Jesus convict those who lie and deceive. Thank God these deceivers are bing exposed! Pray that every eligible American Voter goes to the polls and casts their vote for truth and righteousness in our government! Pray that repentance and Revival come to every home, village, town, and city!!
Lord we pray your words stay with each with us each day know and even after the election . Help us all to remember Psalm 139:15-18 thank you always for your truth and your word !!
Father, thank You for exposing the truth. John 8:32 “you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” With this election may people set their minds on You and not the media. May we be a people of prayer believing You and not the media that discourages and causes us to lose hope! We believe You govern in the affairs of people. Let us be faithful to line up with Your Will and purpose.
Even though this is not in the article; I pray that pastors would speak up in this next week calling their congratulations to vote biblical values and even talk about the elections the silence coming from the pulpit is disappointing. Wake them up!
Thank you Lord for exposing the truth, may all liars be exposed and fall into the pit they are trying to create for others. Open the eyes and hearts of the people to truth and to a saving knowledge of You. In Jesus name
Father God may all lying pollsters, media outlets and reporters be uncovered and brought to justice. Please expose the lies and liers and hold them accountable. Please give individuals discernment and a love for truth and show us all how and where to find the sources of truth. Also help us all to learn the truth on who candidates are, where they stand on key issues, how they’ve voted and what they truly represent. Avenge the righteous and judge the wicked. May all repent and come to the saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.
How disgusting these people and all their energies they put into efforts to further their agendas. Many are so demented with TDS and think up every evil way to bring in – well, satanic influences.
Father, Almighty God – we pray that you will turn all these tricks and schemes against satan and bring in a saving of souls the world has never experienced. Turn the tables on the wicked in Jesus name.
May Your Kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven, Father God! You are sovereign over all and we trust in You alone. We pray for the elections to be guided by Your Holy Spirit .